City Council
Regular City Council Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of the month at 6:00 pm
City Hall - 109 North Kaufman Street, Mount Vernon, TX 75457
Mayor & City Council
Brad Hyman | Mayor | 903-573-3327 | |
Mark Huddleston | Mayor Pro Tem | 903-348-0930 | |
Rebecca Bailey | Councilwoman | 903-259-8458 | |
Harold Cason | Councilman | 903-285-1564 | |
Mary Keys | Councilwoman | 903-466-6408 | |
Martin Carrascosa | Councilman | 408-367-9452 |
Elections
Candidate Requirements - Qualifications: Type A City (Local Gov't Code, Section 22.032, Election Code 141.001)
Mayor:
Be a United States citizen;
Be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled;
Texas residency for at least twelve months, as of filing deadline;
Municipal residency for at least twelve months, preceding election day;
Not have been convicted of a felony for which he or she has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities; and
Not have been deemed totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote
Alderman:
Be a United States citizen;
Be 18 years of age or older on the first day of the term to be filled;
Texas residency for at least twelve months, as of filing deadline;
Municipal residency for at least six months, preceding election day;
Not have been convicted of a felony for which he or she has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities; and
Not have been deemed totally mentally incapacitated or partially mentally incapacitated without the right to vote
Election Identifications Certificate (EIC) Now Required for Texas Voters
The Texas Election Code 631(b) requires a photo ID in order to vote in Texas. The Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 521A and 37 Texas Administration Code, Sections 15.181-185, authorizes DPS to issue Election Identification Certificates. Please click the links below for additional information and the application form.
Elected Officials and Terms of office:
Mayor Brad Hyman
Term: 2024-2026
Councilwoman Mary Keys, Place 1
Term 2025-2027
Councilman Harold Cason, Place 2
Term 2024-2026
Mayor Pro Tem Mark Huddleston, Place 3
Term 2025-2027
Councilman Martin Carrascosa, Place 4
Term 2024-2026
Councilwoman Rebecca Bailey, Place 5
Term 2025-2027
Offices Up For Election in May 2026
Mayor - 2 Year Term
Alderman Place 4 - 2 Year Term
Alderman Place 2 - 2 Year Term
Currently Held By
Brad Hyman
Martin Carrascosa
Harold Cason
Candidates on the May 02, 2026 Ballot
Mayor:
Greg Ostertag
Brad Hyman
Alderman, Place 4:
Martin Carrascosa
Alderman, Place 2:
Sally Eng
Early Voting Location-----Franklin County Annex, 502 East Main Street, Mt Vernon
Dates and Times
Election Day Voting Location-----Franklin County Annex, 502 East Main Street, Mt Vernon
Dates and Times
Monday, April 20, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Friday, April 24, 2026
Monday, April 27, 2026
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
San Jacinto Holiday - CLOSED
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday, May 02, 2026
7:00 am - 7:00 pm
